[pct-l] TracFone

[Tortoise]

I've carried mine on my short hikes in 2009 and 2010. My fone is a CDMA 
fone and uses the Verizon network.
In 2009 I was camped by Squaw Creek a little NE of Squaw Valley Ski Area 
and I had good signal because of the towers for the ski area.
In 2010 on Section R by Sheep Camp I had good reception. The next day when 
we wanted to call I couldn't get reception. We caught a ride to Callahans 
and even their I couldn't get reception.

I think the big issue is to determine what network the TracFone you are 
buying uses. Then check the data on _______ for cell phone coverage by 
network.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>


On 02/12/11 15:50, Ethan Smith wrote:
> Does anybody have experience carrying a prepaid tracfone on the trail?
> How was the coverage?
> Thanks!
>
> Ethan
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